K. Bhagyaraj & Nalinikanth Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-20 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Bhagyaraj and Nalinikanth appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1983 and 1991. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mundhanai Mudichu (1983 — 8.4/10). Films span Mundhanai Mudichu (1983) through Rudhra (1991).
The K. Bhagyaraj & Nalinikanth partnership
One film towers over the rest: Mundhanai Mudichu at 8.4/10. After 8 years apart, they came back together for Rudhra (1991). They didn't share a set between 1983 and 1991.
From Mundhanai Mudichu (1983) to Rudhra (1991). It started with Mundhanai Mudichu (1983).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Mundhanai Mudichu; the 1990s to Rudhra. Never on the same side of the camera — K. Bhagyaraj director, Nalinikanth actor, across all 2 films.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Mundhanai Mudichu (8.4/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film.
- Mundhanai Mudichu
- Rudhra0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
40% of Nalinikanth's screen credits are with K. Bhagyaraj. After Rudhra, K. Bhagyaraj kept going for 53 more films; Nalinikanth stepped back.
Before Mundhanai Mudichu, K. Bhagyaraj had directed 25 films, including Mouna Geethangal (1981) and Mouna Geethangal (1981).
After Rudhra, K. Bhagyaraj went on to direct 53 more films, including 35 - Chinna Katha Kaadu (2024) and PT Sir (2024).
Mundhanai Mudichu was Nalinikanth's acting debut.
After Rudhra, Nalinikanth went on to appear in 3 more films, including Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014) and Pudhiya Mannargal (1994).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Bhagyaraj & Nalinikanth's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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